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Gunung Leuser School Discovery (9 Days)

Travel Type:   

Ages 13 years and up and School Groups

Expedition Grade:

Moderate to Difficult in parts

Activities:

Orangutan viewing, Elephant riding, wildlife viewing, bird watching and more

Accommodation:

Local Hotels and Tents

Transport:

Car and on foot.

How this helps Orangutans:

You will be supporting the Australian Orangutan Project (AOP), the SOCP (Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program) and the SOS (Sumatran Orangutan Society) in their work protecting Orangutans and their environment as well as other environmental research.

Price:

AUD$2550 ex Bali / Jakarta / Singapore or Kuala Lumpur

Trip Duration (days):

Nine (9)

PROJECT SUPPORTED
By participating in this expedition your school will be helping to raise funds (a target of AUS$5,000 per school) by getting friends, family and colleagues to:

  • adopt orphaned Orangutans
  • sponsor hectares of the Orangutan's natural habitat (via the Safeguard programme). 

More information on how your school will achieve these goals will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed.  

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit pristine rainforest in search of the amazing Orangutan.
  • Visit the Halaban Reforestation Program and understand how deforestation is effecting the area and how reforestation is possible.
  • Bathe Elephants and do an Elephant trek.
  • Trek through beautiful primary forest and see Thomas Leaf Monkeys, Pig Tail and Long Tail Macaque, Monitor Lizards, Gibbons, wild peacocks and more.
  • Overnight local village and experience hwo they live and work
  • Whitewater raft the Wampu River through pristine rainforest
  • Part of your expedition cost is directly donated to help save these wonderful animals. Every students fare includes the cost for One Orangutan Adoption and Sponsoring 100 hectares of rainforest

OVERVIEW

This expedition has been specifically crafted,  to aid in the development of  Secondary & Tertiary Education. The expedition will focus on: 

  • Developing a greater understanding of the relationship between humanity and nature.
  • Highlighting humanities adverse affect on the planet.
  • Students will take part in community based projects, including replanting native trees in a once pristine environment.
  • Fun, adventure and the journey. Travel to a local villagea, meet the people, swim under waterfall, listen to their music and meet the local school children
  • We will travel to the Reforestation Center at Halaban north of Medan to Tangkahan for an elephant ride and then trek through the Gunung Leuser  National Park for 2 days to see the Orangutan in the wild. The trip concludes with some whitewater rafting down the Wampu River.  The park's 1 million hectares  houses the largest population of Sumatran Orangutans, approximately 80% of the entire wild population of 7000. Gunung Leuser is also home to an enormous population of other wildlife including the Thomas Leaf Monkey, Pigtail Macaque, Longtail Macaque, Gibbons, Lizards, Turtles, Hornbills and more. We will whitewater raft and finally visit the Quarantine Station at Batu Mbelin to see how young Orangutans are reintroduced back into the wild.

National Curriculum Link - At OO we not only want this expedtion to be an adventure of a lifetime, but also a valuable educational experience. Details of how OO's school expeditions integrate with the NC are available on request.

Risk Management Policy -  OO has a set of developed risk management procedures and policies to ensure the safety of all our clients

Your school group will be escorted by an OO trained guide and facilitator throughout your stay. You will be transported in private vehicles between destinations.

If your school is interested in providing your students with an unforgettable nature based experience, with them coming away with a better understanding of the ecology, politics, society and culture of not only Indonesia but the entire planet, then the GLNP School Discovery Expedition is perfect for you.

ITINERARY

Day 1 : Arrive Bali / Jakarta / KL or Singapore. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for overnight accommodation.

Day 2 : Early morning flight to Medan. You will be greeted at the airport by an OO representative and transferred to SOS/OIC Replanting Centre at Halaban. Here over 500 hectares of reclaimed forest is being replanted. Palm Oil trees have been uprooted and the land is re-vegetated with endemic plants as well as plants that are important to the survival of the Orangutan. You will be shown around the grounds, shown replanting sites and the progress that is being made and also have the opportunity to do some planting yourself. We will overnight in a small cottage on the grounds. (B, L, D)

Day 3 : Halaban Replanting Centre. Today we will continue our work at the Replanting Site. Overnight in small cottage on site. (B,L,D)

Day 4 : Halaban - Tangkahan. This morning we will drive to Tangkahan. Tangkahan is famous for its elephant safaris and wonderful jungle scenery. You will take a small punt across the river and check into the Mega Inn. After lunch we will go for a river walk and then tube down stream to a beautiful waterfall. We will then walk back to the Mega Inn for dinner. (B,L)

Day 5 : Tangkahan - Bukit Lawang. This morning we will head off to a nearby Elephant Rangers Station. There, elephants are used to help Rangers monitor the nearby jungle and also offer elephant treks. After helping the Rangers bathe the elephants we will take a walk with them atop one of the beautiful creatures. The Elephant trek will terminate at the Mega Inn where we will check out and then drive to Bukit Lawang, approximately 3 hrs away.

In Bukit Lawang we will check into our accommodation and then head off to the afternoon feeding station for a close up view (hopefully) of some local Orangutans. In the evening you will meet your guide for the trek tomorrow and go through the plan for the trip.(B)

Day 6 : Gunung Leuser National Park. Today we start our 2 day trek into the Gunung Leuser National Park. We will head into the hills on the other side of the Bohorok River. On the trek we will see Orangutans, Thomas Leaf Monkey, Pigtail Macaque, Longtail Macaque, Gibbons, Lizards, Turtles, Hornbills and more. Our camp site will be close to a stream or on the Bohorok River. (B, L, D) Overnight in tents.

Day 7 : Gunung Leuser National Park - Bukit Lawang. Today we will awake to the sounds of the jungle. We will continue our jungle trek and head back towards Bukit Lawang sometime after lunch. Once in Bukit Lawang we will check into our room and then have free time to wander around town and maybe have a swim in the Bohorok River. (B,L)

Day 8 : Bukit Lawang - Medan. After spending a restful night at our guest house we will rise early as we have a full day ahead. First is a Whitewater Raft on the Wampu River. The river snakes its way through pristine rainforests and deep canyons. We will make a stop off at a natural hot spring that spills into the Wampu. The grade for the river is maximum 3 which is perfect for people who have not done any rafting before.

After lunch we will drive to Medan to check into our room. From there we will do a tour of the town, learning about its fascinating history and people. Overnight in hotel or guesthouse in Medan. (B,L)

Day 9 : Medan - Home. For those heading back to their original port we will transfer you to the airport and for those staying on to explore Indonesia further we bid you fair-well. (B)

TRIP EXTENSIONS

Why not ask us about some exciting trip extensions to other parts of Indonesia.

INCLUSIONS

  • All return airfares (Bali / Jakarta / Singapore or Kuala Lumpur)
  • Orangutan Odysseys Guide throughout your stay
  • Accommodation in Bali / Jakarta / Singapore or KL at the start of your trip
  • Accommodation Halaban, Tangkahan, Bukit Lawang and Medan
  • Meals as outlined in Itinerary. (8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 3 Dinners)
  • All tips to elephant guides, trek guides and tubbing guides. (Excludes tip to OO Guide)
  • All park fees
  • Tent and camping equipment
  • All transfers
  • Guide and porters through park
  • Donation per student included for One Orangutan Adoption and Sponsoring 100 hectares of rainforest
  • Special designed OO t-shirt

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    OUR SPECIAL SCHOOL TRIPS DEPART ON DATES AGREED TO BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND ORANGUTAN ODYSSEYS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS DATES AND OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS FURTHER PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

Please contact us to book this trip.